a tough day for all those in newtown and those across connecticut. >> very tough day. today marks the one-week anniversary with tolling of bells across the state. and a very solemn remembrance of the horrific tragedy killing 20 beautiful children, and some very dedicated teachers and professionals. >> in terms of gun control, what would you like to see happen? assault weapons ban, high-capacity ammunition clips? what are the prospects of that actually passing? >> you know, the political landscape on this issue really has changed, almost seismically as a result of this harrowing tragedy. i think a lot of my colleagues, and i talked to some of the republican colleagues who are rethinking or revisiting their position, have reacted with tremendous emotion to this tragedy, as all of us have. and all america. and there's been an outpouring of support to newtown, a quintessentially new england town that's rallied together, showing tremendous strength. but also resolve that there should be some action. and i hear again and again and again from people in newtown, people in conn